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Rosedale
203 km²
A shifting population marks Rosedale, where residents are now noticeably older than the state and national averages. This Victorian town is defined by a high proportion of seniors and a strong preference for detached housing. While the community is largely Australian-born and English-speaking, it faces challenges with higher unemployment and lower typical incomes than most similar areas. The overall character is that of a quiet, residential rural hub with a significant number of long-term homeowners.
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The typical resident is 45, making the area noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 23.5% of the population, which is well above the state and national averages.
Most people here were born in Australia, and only 8.2% were born overseas, a figure far below the Victorian average of 30.0%. Common ancestries include Australian, English, Scottish, and Irish.
English is the dominant language, with only 2.6% of people using another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures. Consequently, very few people speak little or no English.
Nearly half of the population (47.4%) reports having no religion, a figure well above the national average. Christianity is the next most common affiliation at 40.5%.
Education levels are much lower than in most areas, with only 32.4% of people completing Year 12 and just 8.8% holding a bachelor degree or higher, both far below state figures.
Typical weekly household income is $1,224, which is well below the national figure of $1,746. Only 11% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, also far below the state average.
Health challenges are more common here, with 36.7% of people living with a long-term condition and 12.3% having a mental health condition, both well above national levels.
Unpaid care is common, as 14.8% of people provide unpaid support, which is higher than most areas. There is also a slightly higher rate of former Defence Force members compared to the state.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people make up 2.7% of the community. In this group, the typical age of 30 is noticeably older than the state and national average of 24.
Homes are smaller than usual, with 2.3 people per dwelling. One-parent families are much more common here than in most areas, making up 15.9% of households.
The area is dominated by separate houses, which make up 95.9% of homes. Ownership is high, with 40.6% of homes owned outright, while typical weekly rents of $250 are well below the state average.
Cars are essential, with 65.1% of people driving to work and only 1.3% using public transport. The drive time to the city is among the highest at this level, taking around 150 minutes.
The community is relatively stable, as fewer people moved in the last five years compared to the state average. Recent overseas arrivals are also very low at 2.1%.
Unemployment is 7.4%, which is a little above the national figure of 5.1%. Many residents work in health care, construction, or retail, though fewer adults are working or looking for work compared to the state.
The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it is far below the state average for homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport.